AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation: JAGS Aviation has added a new Bell 407 helicopter, an investment of more than G$1 billion aimed at serving tourism and mining clients. It must clear Civil Aviation Authority safety requirements before commercial operations begin. Tourism: Awareness Month launched with discounted domestic travel, digital promotions and international outreach. Visitor numbers reached 360,623 by September, up 10%; GuyExpo will also host a tourism village and a session connecting local suppliers with hotels and restaurants. Mining and Local Rights: Government officials were briefed on Aurora Gold Mine’s underground expansion and other improvements. Indigenous leaders, meanwhile, say communities must have a meaningful role in decisions affecting their lands and resource use. Trade and Infrastructure: GuyExpo runs November 12–15, with 317 of 334 booths already allocated. Guyana-UK trade has reached £2.2 billion, while a new US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is scheduled to open November 15. Energy and Conservation: Government confirmed a new Exxon discovery, while conservation partners pledged an initial US$12.5 million for forest protection—funding that will need to reach local communities.
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